I highly recommend this business. Recently I needed a large piece framed. I took it to RAN for an estimate. Jamal was very pleasant and listened very carefully to what I wanted. He provided multiple options. The end result was excellent. His work was first class and his prices are quite reasonable. I will certainly return to RAN for future projects. I'm a very satisfied customer. RAN should be your first stop for any framing needs. read more

Jamal at RAN is absolutely wonderful! I had a delicate porcelain tile that I wanted to frame and he took the time to explain to me what he recommended and show me different framing options. I'm so happy with my piece and will be returning again soon! read more

When 3 Elite Yelpers are raving about a place, you can sort of assume that you are in good hands. I don't know how the first few reviews came about, but all I'm saying is that this man does not need to toot his own horn, because simply stated, this man.... - Happens to be very skilled at framing art. - Does his work in a timely fashion - Does his work with love and pride You just know that the man who runs Ran Art framed tons of artworks in his life already, because you can see the amount of care and craftmanship he puts into his work. It's okay with me that this place is perhaps not the cheapest in the neighborhood, not the prettiest either per se, but nevertheless not crazy expensive either, considering the quality. A great selection of frames. You can rest assured that once your art is hanging on your wall that it has been taken care of the right way, the first time around. And doesn't that feel great? I needed two more artworks stretched on canvas, after I had my first artwork framed. The artist referred his friend to me for this specific occasion. Anyhow that framing guy came to my place to pick up the art, and he too was very impressed with the framed piece that was already hanging on my wall. So there you go: Your decision has officially been made. You found a good place that delivers quality products at reasonable prices. Just drop your art off here and move on with your day in peace. You'll have it back within a week tops. In my case, the owner was so kind to even drop it off at my studio once it was finished. read more

Outstanding service and quality! I've had 2 large pictures re-framed here and am extremely pleased with the results. The owner is exceptionally helpful, and offers great advice on type of frame and glass to make your artwork pop. Highly recommend! read more

We recently got a few pieces framed here and we are very pleased with the work. The owner is the kindest guy, and has a great eye for detail. He also cut us a really good deal. On top of that, he knocked everything out in 36 hours, which was a pleasant surprise. Great experience! read more

great people and service! i've had multiple pieces framed with this company and am always satisfied

Ran Art Gallery did a spectacular job with three old photographs and two paintings that I brought in on a Friday afternoon. The owner Jamal is extremely nice, patient, and knowledgeable. I had a general idea of what how I wanted to get my pieces framed, but Jamal made some fantastic suggestions that vastly improved my ideas. For the old photographs (from the 1900s), I wanted to keep the old feel and Jamal suggested a thin brown wooden frame that looked like it was from the 1900s! Exactly what I wanted. For the two paintings, he suggested a blue frame because of blue in the background of the paintings. I would have never thought of framing them in blue, but they came out wonderfully. I asked that they be ready as soon as possible because I had friends coming over the following week and wanted to show off my new pieces and Jamal said he would have them done by Tuesday, which is way faster than I expected!! His pricing was also very fair. In fact, I went to one other framing store on the Upper West Side to get a comparison and that store quoted me double the price and said it would take 10-14 days. Are they mad? Are you looney? Hell no. I went back and gave my business to Jamal. Support small businesses. Support Ran Art Gallery. You won't regret it! read more

Great framer and great prices. I've had several items framed here and they've all turned out exceptional!

Just got a frame done by RAN Art Gallery. Jamal was extremely attentive and precise about my family photo and helped me pick out the perfect frame. I couldn't be more pleased. He said he had just moved to this location on Broadway between 90 and 91 Streets. I always like to give my business to neighborhood stores. RAN is the best framer I've ever used. I can't say enough about his price and quality. Five (5) stars all the way. read more

After having a bad experience at an UWS framing business, I had few referrals to visit Jamal. I had bought a nice, large art piece from abroad and needed it framed. I visited Jamal and the first thing I appreciated was his demeanor, attitude, personality and warmness. He made me feel like I had been one of his long term customers. In the end, I was very happy with the final results. Very nicely done and exceeded my expectations. His timeline of when it'd be done was accurate. Price point wise-- the price I paid was less than neighboring framing businesses. But even if I had to pay a little more to get it done with Jamal-- I wouldn't think twice. read more

I just had a mirror made for my medicine cabinet. Jamal was wonderful. There was a slight scratch made after installation...and he made a house call to help me fix it. It was not totally fixable...but he did his best. Great customer service! read more

Came here to have three artworks framed. A postcard and a very fine painting that I brougt from India and a print. When I came to pick them up the frame of the print was damaged and he agreed to redo the frame. The others looked fine but when I came home I realized that the frame of the Indian painting was not only damaged and poorly done, the painting itself had a hole. I brought it back and he agreed to redo the frame but claimed that the hole was there when I brought it. Which is untrue - when I brought the paintings we were selecting frames and the Indian painting lay in front of us for 30 minutes. One of us would have seen it. So bottom line is two of three frames had to be be redone because they were damaged and one painting with a hole and the shop owner does not take responsibility. read more

Came here looking to get my vintage poster framed right after leaving another place that was going to charge an incredibly expensive price. Found this place and was very happy for the price, speed and quality of the work. Highly recommend this place for the friendliness and quality of work. read more

Super fast work! I just think the price is pretty high. I had two prints mounted on material similar to poster board, for $60. I expected a sturdier material for the price. read more

I can only say the best things about the proprietor of this shop. We recently had 3 items framed by him. The first 2 were pictures. He has a wonderful eye and suggested how to frame the pictures in ways we had not originally considered. We went with his advice and are extremely pleased both by his ideas and the quality of his work. Thw third piece was a large decorative rug. He figured out how to hang it expertly. Further he delivered it for free and on time. The man is both lovely and a true artisan. I would go nowhere else. read more

I would never take my art anywhere else. In the last year I have had over 10 pieces framed at R.A.N. The owner is delightful man with a great eye. His prices are always fair and his turn around time is often the same or next day. R.A.N. sets the standard for service and selection in Manhattan. read more

Jamal did such a great job with framing my 50s prints - gave very good advice and they look beautiful. He also re-glassed my massive prints at a very good price. He is very easy to work with and delivered on time. His prices were literally 30-40% cheaper than what I was getting quoted at other stores. Would definitely recommend him. read more

We recently had our ketubah framed by the owner of this shop. He was extremely helpful in designing our piece. He did a beautiful job - and gave us a great price. I will definitely be going back to him to have more pieces framed. read more

I moved away from the neighborhood and always go back for framing. I trust Jamal's taste and and his commitment to his work. It is always a pleasant experience to brain storm about frames with him and I always walk out feeling well taken of, read more

I accidentally walked into this shop with a quote from another and they offered to match the low price. They were very helpful, taking great care of my large poster, and did an excellent framing job with a very fast delivery time. read more

This is my first time writing a review on Yelp. That's how good they are! Brought in a print, the son priced it. When I came to pick it up, the father/owner was in the store, and said that his son had misquoted the framing, but he would honor the lower price. Then he proceeded to wrap the painting with such care and diligence, before advising me on carrying it on the subway. I told him I would write this review so hear I am. One hand washes the other. read more

Over many years on the West Side, we've had pictures framed by several of the area's frame shops without developing any special liking for any of them. Then, recently, we stepped into Jamal's RAN Gallery on Broadway at 91st St. We brought two matching framed pieces, wanting them matted. Jamal examined the pictures, and announced that they were signed by Joan Miro and didn't need mats. Encouraged by this experience, we brought in other items that we had removed for a paint job, and he gave a lot of thought on how to deal with them. He discovered that one piece we had long owned was a signed Maillol, and that another was an 18th century line drawing, and he framed them to show their artistic value. At our request, he came to our apartment to suggest our items' best placement, and the result was beyond our expectations. We very highly recommend Jamal. read more

I really like these guys. They are patient, informative, and thoughtful in offering framing choices. I am moving a little out of the neighborhood in a month or so, but I will be back for framing a couple of new paintings. They are reliable and take care of my paintings. And they are pleasant to work with, which is no little matter at all. I highly recommend. read more